If you’re looking for the iPhone with the best battery life, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the clear winner this year. According to a recent test by Tom’s Guide, it lasted 18 hours and six minutes of web browsing over 5G. This outperformed the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, and 16 Pro models, as well as many Android competitors. Even compared to last year’s iPhone 15 Pro Max, there’s a significant improvement in battery life.
Tom’s Guide’s test methodology involved real-world browsing over 5G with screen brightness set to 150 nits, offering a realistic measure of battery performance. The results put the iPhone 16 Pro Max ahead of devices like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which, despite having a larger 5,000mAh battery, clocked in at 16 hours and 45 minutes.
The performance of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is pretty good, considering it has a smaller 4,685mAh battery, showing Apple’s continued optimization of hardware and software.
Not to mention that real-world battery performance can vary based on individual usage patterns. While Tom’s Guide used a specific method to measure battery life, everyday use might yield different results. Still, it’s a strong sign of Apple’s focus to improving battery longevity for users who need a little more “juice”.
